Position Purpose<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for the design and development of risk based and proactive preventative and solution driven Occupational Hygiene programs for comprehensive occupational hygiene stressors in Transnet.
\n\tLead the development, implementation, management, and maintain effective policies, procedures, guidelines, programmes and ensure the provision of high-quality Occupational Hygiene service.
\n\tOversee the end-to-end implementation of Occupational Hygiene, research and development, training and human factors programs (Ergonomics), whilst providing direction and support to the Operating Divisions and Specialist Units.
\n\tLead the development and implementation of occupational hygiene management programme for cost effective occupational hygiene risk exposure management and comprehensive compliance risk exposure.
\n\tLead the implementation, monitoring and oversight of the Transnet Approved Inspection Authority (AIA).
\n\tDrive organisational health and safety culture of hygiene exposure prevention and promote occupational hygiene, research and development and ergonomics practices with distinct focus in dominant hygiene stressors like Asbestos, Hazardous chemical agents, Hazardous biological agents, Noise, Radiation, Ergonomics, Thermal stress (Cold and heat stress), illumination, Lead and Ergonomics.<\/p>\n
Position Outputs
\nPORTFOLIO LEADERSHIP<\/p>\n
\tServes a head of Occupational Hygiene function at a Group level.
\n\tDevelopment and implementation of occupational hygiene programs and oversee the cascade thereof to the OD level.
\n\tOversee the effectiveness and relevance of occupational hygiene program, procedures, process, and initiatives. Facilitate and lead Occupational Hygiene Forums to cascade and share knowledge and learning of Occupational Hygiene matters.
\n\tEstablish interfaces and maintain integration with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) such as the Department of Employment and Labour, SANAS, SAIOH and others; to integrate Occupational Hygiene offerings into, Employee Value Proposition Strategy (EVP), Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
\n\tManage the occupational hygiene and ergonomics service providers (Transversal Contracts) at Group level, by managing the SLA as well as contract performance and expenditure.
\n\tDrive the compliance and awareness of the Occupational Health policy, strategy, and procedures of the organisation. Develop and implement control frameworks to ensure compliance.
\n\tFacilitate the integration of the occupational hygiene, research and development, training and human factors programs with the Culture and Change function and provide a change expertise on all the Group-driven occupational hygiene projects.
\n\tEstablish the occupational hygiene research and development to review best practices locally and internationally to all occupational hygiene, research and development and human factors programs by constantly scanning the environment to improve requisite services at Transnet.
\n\tEstablish corporate occupational hygiene, human factors, and research and development performance measures, and evaluate progress on programs and initiatives reporting to various statutory forums for adoption as organizational position.
\n\tLead the design, development, implementation and communication on Health, strategy, procedures, and framework at Transnet.
\n\tDevelop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems and process across all OD\u2019s.
\n\tEnsure transversal alignment of the occupational hygiene function through the implementation of integrated and consistent Occupational Hygiene Management processes.<\/p>\n
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tPromote alliances and partnerships with specialised knowledge areas to enhance execution of Projects and Programmes. Responsible for ensuring delivery of Occupational Hygiene Programmes and Projects within defined budget and schedule. Champion, elevate and promote the prevention of workplace stressors, ensuring that adopted policies and procedures enhance workplace hygiene standards. Lead the implementation of Training and Awareness programs Transnet wide. Conduction regular performance review of KPIs and expenditure on projects and programs.
\n\tPromote and supporting the design and roll-out of Group wide Occupational Hygiene initiatives. Contribute to the development of annual plans, budgets and support the roll-out of Group Safety, Occupational Health and Wellness programmes. Oversee the effective provision and integration of occupational hygiene data to occupational medicine to enable the development of employees\u2019 occupational risk exposure profile (OREP) to inform the risk-based medical surveillance program. Identify and facilitate the acquisition of all resources required for successful Programme implementation.<\/p>\n
SUPPORT AND DIRECT THE TRANSNET APPROVED INSPECTION AUTHORITY (AIA)<\/p>\n
\tProvide strategic vision, leadership, and guidance to the AIA to harness the value proposition to the entire Transnet.\u00a0
\n\tEstablish an efficient and effective AIA strategy to achieve the following business imperatives: o To develop proactive incidents and emergency response management for occupational hygiene related challenges such as uncontrolled release of toxic chemicals, smoke, asbestos, temperature extremes and natural disaster negatively impacting Transnet operations. o Enhancing occupational hygiene and the AIA and establishing them as a business priority within the organization. o Lead and guide the establishment and maintenance of the AIA function with appropriate and required resources to enable the provision of strategic direction and effective occupational hygiene management within Transnet.<\/p>\n
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and implement the governance framework on all Occupational Hygiene programmes and interventions, to enable compliance to regulatory requirements, internal Policies, Standards and to promote good governance.\u00a0
\n\tMonitor risk metrics; Identify, manage emerging compliance issues, and recommend responses to trends and gap issues.\u00a0
\n\tAssurance on quality, risk mitigation and compliance\u00a0
\n\tAdvisory on the compliant application of Policies, Procedures and Practices.\u00a0
\n\tProvide assurance, ownership, and custodianship on internally and externally focused Occupational Hygiene programmes and governance matters impacting on Quality Management standards and systems.\u00a0
\n\tIdentify, manage and escalate non-compliance issues and recommend appropriate mitigation.\u00a0
\n\tReport on risk management and compliance to the relevant governance committees.<\/p>\n
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE COMMUNICATION<\/p>\n
\tDrive the occupational hygiene and human factors communication strategy through corporate affairs, communicate hygiene quarterly themes, advise on hygiene content development. Conduct benchmarking relevant policies and practices with similar organisation including desktop exercises.\u00a0
\n\tKeep Management and Employees of Transnet informed on critical issues pertaining to occupational hygiene issues and drive knowledge, awareness, and learning.\u00a0
\n\tMonitor and evaluate the performance and compliance to occupational hygiene policies, procedures, and guidelines.<\/p>\n
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tProactively engage all key stakeholders on an ongoing basis and build trusted and valuable partnerships to establish sound relationships.\u00a0
\n\tTeam up with and build solid relationships with key stakeholders and other functional areas to enable insight, understanding and effective functioning.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tAn Honors Degree (NQF 8) in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health (with focus on Occupational Hygiene) is required.
\n\tA Master\u2019s (NQF 9) in occupational Hygiene\/public health\/ occupational health is desirable\/will be an added advantage.
\n\tA postgraduate certificate or degree in Ergonomics will be an added advantage.
\n\tA minimum of 8 \u2013 10 years\u2019 relevant experience as a manager for occupational hygiene, of which at least 3 \u2013 4 years at a management level.
\n\tLegal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene.
\n\tBe registered with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist.
\n\tRequirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\tSound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.\u00a0
\n\tMust be conversant with SANAS requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies\u00a0
\n\tHave an in-depth knowledge of the quality management system implemented within the inspection body\u2013SANS 17020.\u00a0
\n\tSound knowledge and experience in policy development.\u00a0
\n\tSound knowledge and Experience in Programme and Project Management.\u00a0
\n\tConversant with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its Requisite Regulations.\u00a0
\n\tStrategy & Sustainability\u00a0
\n\tInspirational Leadership\u00a0
\n\tBusiness Performance and Delivery\u00a0
\n\tRelationship Management\u00a0
\n\tCorporate Governance & Compliance\u00a0
\n\tPersonal Mastery.<\/p>\n
The closing date is on\u00a020\/03\/2026.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net ) or<\/p>\n
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